Comments for Project & Programme management

Comment on The Intergalactic PMO Chaos Theory by david_consult

david_consult — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:21:26 +0000

Rob, you’ve hit the proverbial “nail on the head”. Often the PMO is seen as the Holy Grail, an all-or-nothing decision for the company. From my experiences, the benefits of a PMO derive primarily from the competent individuals working within/for the company. To make a PMO work, there needs to be leadersip……with Vision…..where the leader knows that the stars can wait! (Beam me up Scotty)

Comment on Stakeholder Management by Rich Maltzman

Rich Maltzman — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:07:51 +0000

Nice post! It reminded me of the great resources on MindTools. And thanks for leaving your link on ScopeCrepe. I will mention your blog on mine. Thanks!

Rich Maltzman, PMP
http://scopecrepe.blogspot.com

Comment on When cultures collide by It’s All About People at IT Management Life …

It’s All About People at IT Management Life … — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:51:56 +0000

[...] If you work in a country which is new to you, the matter becomes even more of a challenge as you need to blend cultural awareness into your art. See my posting; ‘when cultures collide‘. [...]

Comment on PRINCE2, APMIC, MSP, ITIL Training by Rob

Rob — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:55:32 +0000

Martyn - Thanks for your words and thanks for reading. The intention is to keep it a nice down to earth ‘real life’ read for managers. - Rob

Comment on PRINCE2, APMIC, MSP, ITIL Training by Martyn Kinch

Martyn Kinch — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:50:35 +0000

Thanks Rob - Nice blog, easy to read and search.

Martyn

Comment on Consultants or Freelancers? by Tony Evans

Tony Evans — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:59:00 +0000

I agree that using the right definition and terminology is very important. Not least in the UK for tax issues.

It will become increasingly important as the EC puts some more momentum into its approach over “parasubordinates”. The view appears to be that the several million workers in this category across the EU are somehow desperately seeking a “real” job - to the EC that means a permanent role in a larger organisation. They appear keen to grant us employment rights whether we want them or not and to help us be recognised as “real” workers in their terms!

Watch out.

Comment on Are you really there? by John

John — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:51:02 +0000

Rob,

I couldn’t agree with you more. With the recent hype of social and professional networks it seems as though more people want to look as though they have many connections rather than actually nuture and grow these connections.

I don’t think there is anything wrong with having a great deal of connections, but please don’t use them when you need them. I think we share the same notion that you should seek to help others and find out what you can do for them. Listen and grow the relationships. Perhaps you may never ‘need’ to use this connection in business, but that doesn’t mean a great relationship can’t spur from it.

I think if these online networks are used with a good mindset they can be very empowering. However, people will always exist that are just trying to foster these relationships to try to get ahead.

(on a side note I’m actually working on trying to solve this problem with the current state of social/professional networks).

Comment on Risk management culture by Rob

Rob — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:55:14 +0000

It’s my contribution to (IT Project Management) society!

Comment on Risk management culture by Paul

Paul — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:30:52 +0000

Rob when are you going to start charging for this resource

Paul

Comment on Your career change by Rob

Rob — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:17:49 +0000

Max, thanks for the the for correction
Appreciated and corrected.

You made a good point. e.g. The 25 yr old single guy is very likely to have different priorities to the 45 year old guy with a wife and two children.

Comment on Your career change by Max Clark

Max Clark — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:16:00 +0000

I think you mean â€˜top 20 best consultancies to work forâ€™ not ‘… to for for’.

Having just moved, I tend to agree with your 6 criteria, although each individual will have to make their own judgement about how much weight / priority to assign to each of the criteria, based on how much importance they have to them individually at this particular point in their life and careers.

Comment on Flogging dead horses by Gary Bourgeault (managersrealm.com)

Gary Bourgeault (managersrealm.com) — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:29:05 +0000

Good thoughts Rob. I know that in business it has been popular to say that there’ s no contingency plan in place so that the only thing we can do is succeed. While I like that thought, it has to be balanced with facing reality when things we try just aren’t going to get off the ground.

The idea of having things in place to identify and cancel failed projects is a great idea.

Comment on Work-life balance by Ammar

Ammar — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:48:01 +0000

I have gone through this in the past working for a pre-IPO company. I can honestly say that it cost me dearly!.. At the moment, I set standards, for example, mandatory Saturday breakfast by the beach with my wife alone!.. Tuesday night bowling with the kids… Half a day on Sunday to work around the house with the entire family contributing!.. I found few simple rules and solid hard none negotiable dates brought me much closer to the family and took off a major feeling of guilt allowed me to be more productive at work.

Comment on Work-life balance by William Parker

William Parker — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:53:18 +0000

Very true!
Unfortunately, unreasonable customer demands and company culture are big obstacles

Comment on Getting what you’re worth by Karim Hamza

Karim Hamza — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:19:19 +0000

Appreciate it if we can make a PM salary market review in EMEA